As winter approaches the days are starting to get dark and cold in London, however the country's first certified Passivhaus now provides a warm and energy-efficient haven for one lucky family. Created by London-based <a title="London’s First Certified Passivehaus Saves Up to 90% of Heating Bills" href="http://www.bere.co.uk/" target="_blank">Bere:Architects</a>, the <a title="London’s First Certified Passivehaus Saves Up to 90% of Heating Bills" href="http://www.bere.co.uk/projects/camden-passivhaus" target="_blank">Camden Passivhaus</a> is a timber-framed 118 square meter two-bedroom residence that preserves the Earth's resources while shaving up to 90% off its energy bills!

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London's first certified Passivehaus by Bere Architects

London’s first Passivehaus has a heavily insulated shell made from prefabricated European larch timber.

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London's first certified Passivehaus by Bere Architects

The term <a title="London’s First Certified Passivehaus Saves Up to 90% of Heating Bills" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passive_house" target="_blank">Passivehaus</a> refers to an advanced low-energy construction standard that ensures homes are cool in the summer, warm during the winter, and well ventilated with perfect air humidity levels.

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London's first certified Passivehaus by Bere Architects

As a result, the <a title="London’s First Certified Passivehaus Saves Up to 90% of Heating Bills" href="http://inhabitat.com/hollands-first-energy-neutral-house-wins-bna-building-of-the-year/" target="_blank">energy-efficient home</a> maintains a high level of indoor air quality while consuming much less energy than other south-facing terraced houses in the area.

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London's first certified Passivehaus by Bere Architects

The south and west-facing sides of the house feature <a title="London’s First Certified Passivehaus Saves Up to 90% of Heating Bills" href="http://inhabitat.com/nanjing-eco-housing-to-feature-cascading-living-walls-and-high-tech-facade/" target="_blank">triple-glazed windows</a> that create bright, airy interior spaces.

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London's first certified Passivehaus by Bere Architects

Retractable external venetian blinds with automatic solar controls adjust sun exposure while allowing the home to take advantage of cool breezes during hot summer days in the British capital.

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London's first certified Passivehaus by Bere Architects

A highly efficient <a title="London’s First Certified Passivehaus Saves Up to 90% of Heating Bills" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heat_recovery_ventilation" target="_blank">heat recovery ventilation system</a> is up to ten times more efficient than standard systems, and the interior features non-toxic materials to maintain exceptional air quality.

A hidden <a title="London’s First Certified Passivehaus Saves Up to 90% of Heating Bills" href="http://inhabitat.com/cista-rainwater-cachement-by-moss-sund-and-figforty/" target="_blank">rainwater-harvesting tank</a> under the garden provides enough water for the sweet wildflower meadow, green roof and ivy-covered stone walls.

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London's first certified Passivehaus by Bere Architects

Want to find out more about what makes a Passivehaus? You can start at <a title="London’s First Certified Passivehaus Saves Up to 90% of Heating Bills" href="http://passipedia.passiv.de/passipedia_en/" target="_blank">Passipedia</a>, or you can spend 130 Euro to purchase a software program called <a title="London’s First Certified Passivehaus Saves Up to 90% of Heating Bills" href="http://www.passive-on.org/en/planning_package.php" target="_blank">'The Passive House Planning Package (PHPP)',</a>, which is the service that <a title="London’s First Certified Passivehaus Saves Up to 90% of Heating Bills" href="http://www.bere.co.uk/" target="_blank">Bere:Architects</a> used to design this London pad.

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London's first certified Passivehaus by Bere Architects

As winter approaches the days are starting to get dark and cold in London, however the country's first certified Passivhaus now provides a warm and energy-efficient haven for one lucky family. Created by London-based Bere:Architects, the Camden Passivhaus is a timber-framed 118 square meter two-bedroom residence that preserves the Earth's resources while shaving up to 90% off its energy bills!